Fragrance comparison

Hemlock vs Cherry Lady Secret

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 147 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hemlock

Parfums Quartana

3.96142 votes

Rank #9,542 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Cherry Lady Secret

Brocard

4.005 votes

Rank #56,880 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hemlock takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hemlock
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cherry Lady Secret
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Hemlock3/4

Cherry Lady Secret1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hemlock
Sillage & projection: Hemlock
Value for money: Cherry Lady Secret
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hemlock

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

HemlockParfums Quartana

Cherry Lady SecretBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 65%Had 6%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

142 votes

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHemlock

SillageHemlock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCherry Lady SecretBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vinyl61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

cherry61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

VanillaRumVinylBenzoinPink PepperAmberwoodSandalwoodGreen LeavesSuedeStyraxCyclamenSalt

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Cherry LiqueurBitter AlmondBlack CherryCherryPlum

Heart

Tonka BeanVanillaJasmine SambacTurkish RoseCinnamon

Base

BenzoinVetiverPeru BalsamPatchouliSandalwoodCedarClove

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Hemlock, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer45

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex74

Women21

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,542

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#56,880

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHemlockHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hemlock by Parfums Quartana takes an intriguing path through warm amber, smooth vanilla, and an unexpected glossy vinyl accord. Created by perfumer Christelle Laprade, this fragrance contrasts crisp Calabrian bergamot and green leaves with a rich heart of rum, cinnamon, and subtle white flowers. As it develops, a tact…

Reviews →

Brocard Cherry Lady Secret opens with an immediate blast of sweet cherry liqueur and sharp bitter almond. The fruit impression is dark and syrupy, anchored by ripe plum and black cherry that feel plush rather than fresh. As the initial alcoholic fizz settles, a heart of warm cinnamon and creamy tonka bean moves forwar…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hemlock or Cherry Lady Secret?

Hemlock takes 3 of 4 categories. Hemlock is rated 3.96/5 from 142 votes; Cherry Lady Secret is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Hemlock for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cherry Lady Secret for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hemlock or Cherry Lady Secret?

Hemlock lasts longest (Hemlock 68/100, Cherry Lady Secret 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hemlock or Cherry Lady Secret?

Hemlock projects furthest (Hemlock 53/100, Cherry Lady Secret 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hemlock and Cherry Lady Secret smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is Hemlock or Cherry Lady Secret better for summer or winter?

Hemlock suits daytime wear; Cherry Lady Secret suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hemlock and Cherry Lady Secret?

Hemlock features Vanilla, Rum, Vinyl, Benzoin and Pink Pepper. Cherry Lady Secret has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Bitter Almond, Black Cherry and Cherry, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Jasmine Sambac and Turkish Rose, a base of Benzoin, Vetiver, Peru Balsam and Patchouli.